Two suspects in the murder of 29-year-old Chicago Police Officer and brand-new mother, Ella French, have been arrested. Officer French was murdered during a traffic stop in the increasingly violent city of Chicago over the weekend.
Post Millennial – 29-year-old Ella French, an officer with the Chicago Police Department, lost her life on Saturday night after a confrontation with three armed suspects. Her partner, who also suffered serious injuries, remains hospitalized. She had just returned from maternity leave.
The two Chicago PD officers were shot on the Southside on Saturday evening. According to a statement by the CPD, the shooting occurred around 9:10 P.M, near the 6300 Block of South Bell Avenue. The shooting occurred during a routine traffic stop on three people in a vehicle, First Deputy Police Superintendent Eric Carter said at a press conference.
Both officers were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious-to-critical condition, where unfortunately, the 29-year-old French succumbed to her injuries.
A prayer vigil was held for Officer French tonight in Chicago:
Rest in peace, Officer Ella French. We will #NeverForget what you have done to protect the people of Chicago. We will continue on in your honor. pic.twitter.com/6t90xFdcwM
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) August 9, 2021
Balloons were also released to honor the life of Officer Ella French:
Tonight in the 6300 block of South Bell, 10th District & Community Safety Team officers organized a prayer service and ballon release in loving memory of fallen Officer Ella French. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/b2ZpkZglwk
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) August 10, 2021
The two main suspects who’ve been arrested for her murder are two brothers who are currently on probation for previous crimes.
CPD updates the media regarding the police investigation from 6300 S. Bell. https://t.co/wbvqfYm7YC
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) August 9, 2021
Crime in Chicago is rapidly increasing while Democrats continue to call for defunding the police.